H 541
An Act enhancing learning in the early school years through a ban on school exclusion in public prekindergarten through 3rd grade
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits schools from excluding students in public prekindergarten through 3rd grade. The goal is to create a more supportive learning environment during these critical early school years. By removing the option of exclusion, the bill aims to prioritize student well-being and academic progress. It seeks to ensure that students receive consistent education and support within the public school system.
Key provisions
- Prohibits public schools from excluding students in grades Pre-K through 3rd grade.
- Aims to foster a more supportive learning environment for young students.
- Focuses on consistent educational access for all students.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Education.
Who is affected
- Public Pre-K through 3rd Grade Students
- Public School Educators
- School Administrators
- Parents/Guardians of Young Students
Notable changes
- Eliminates the practice of school exclusion for students in Pre-K through 3rd grade.
- Shifts the focus to maintaining student enrollment and access to education.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
Marjorie C. Decker
Mary S. Keefe
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Bill H.541 194th (Current)
An Act enhancing learning in the early school years through a ban on school exclusion in public prekindergarten through 3rd grade
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to ban school exclusion from prekindergarten through 3rd grade in public schools. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Marjorie C. Decker Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.541
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 8/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/02/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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